May 27, 2014

Studies show women underestimate their abilities, while men overestimate theirs. When journalists Katy Kay and Claire Shipman started asking around, they discovered even the most successful women admitted to a surprising number of insecurities.

The CurrentNational drug plan could save billions, researchers say - March 18, 2015Mar 18, 2015 | 21:59This week, there was a renewed call for a national drug plan to cover the cost of prescription drugs for Canadians. And a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says a national plan could actually save the country billions of dollars.

SparkWhat artists can learn from tech start-upsMar 15, 2015 | 6:24LEANARTS is an initiative to get performing arts groups to start thinking and acting like tech start-ups. Spark contributor Tomas Urbina went to the project's public launch to meet the participants.

The CurrentCrimeans happy about union with Russia, polls find - March 17, 2015Mar 17, 2015 | 21:58One year after Russia pulled Crimea back under the purview of its government, polling data shows the majority of ethnic Ukrainians and Russians living there like this turn of events. So, was it an act of repression, or a welcome succession?

C'est la vieThe Basement of Forgotten DesiresMar 15, 2015 | 27:30Elizabeth Robertson made an unexpected discovery while clearing out her basement, revealing a forgotten part of Quebec's cultural history.

The CurrentISIS spreading into Afghanistan and Pakistan, CSIS head says - March 16, 2015Mar 16, 2015 | 21:58Last week, Michel Coulombe​, the head of Canada's spy agency CSIS, said ISIS is now spreading to Afghanistan and Pakistan. We bring together a panel for their thoughts on whether the militant group is, in fact, making headway there.

Under the InfluenceGiftvertisingMar 14, 2015 | 27:32This week, we look at one of the newest trends in marketing called Giftvertising. Marketers surprise their customers with elaborate free gifts, film their reactions and put the resulting video on YouTube hoping it will go viral.

The 180When is the left lane best?Mar 12, 2015 | 2:52Last week, we told you how the B.C. government wants to crack down on left lane hogs. But is lingering on the left really so bad? We hear from a former driving instructor who says sometimes left is best.